Machinery Breakdown Insurance-scope, Coverage And Exclusions

There is no substitue for perfection in maintenance to ensure zero breakdown in machine. Still breakdown do occur involving expensive machinery and equipment and grabing substantial financial investment for reasons varied.

Term it as unforseen, Accidental and sudden! Cover it under Machinery Breakdown Insurance Policy.

Subject to main exceptions:
– Which are commonly insured: Fire & allied perils
– Which are uninsurable: Wear and tear

When is it covered: Machines are covered whilst-
– Working or at rest
– Being dismantled moved or re-erected for the purpose of cleaning, inspection, repair or installation in another position within the situation.

Principal Exclusions:
– Loss/ damage arising out of overload experiments or tests
requiring imposition of abnormal conditions
– Gradually developing flaws, Wear and tear
– Wilful act/ Wilful negligence of Insured
– Loss or damage for which manufacturer/ supplier is responsible either by law or contract
– Faults or defects existing at the time of commencement of insurance, which were known to the insured/ responsible representative but not disclosed to the insurer

Salient Features of this Insurance Policy:
– 50% discount on tariff rates is applicable on tariff rates for stand by equipment (except DG Sets).
– Higher Excess can be opted for to obtain a rebate in premium rate.
– Claims Experience discount can be availed as per the provisions of the policy.
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